Things Men Using Tadalafil Should Know
Posted by george whittington on September 25th, 2018
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most common sexual disorders in men. It is the persistent inability in men to achieve or sustain a firm and strong penile erection which leads to depression among men. Erectile dysfunction occurs due to lack of adequate blood supply to the penile region. Some of the physical causes of ED include diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, poor dietary habits, smoking and alcohol addiction etc. The psychological causes include stress, depression, and anxiety. Several remedies are available in the market for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Medicines are the most commonly prescribed treatment for erectile dysfunction. These include Sildenafil Citrate, Tadalafil, and Vardenafil.
A glimpse on Tadalafil
Tadalafil is the top-selling erectile dysfunction medicine in the United States. It is the third ED medicine to be approved by FDA. It is a potent PDE-5 inhibitor. It is available at local and online pharmacies on prescription. Tadalafil does not develop dependence. The most commonly prescribed dose is 10mg but it can be increased up to 20 mg if a dose of 10 mg fails to work.
How long does it take to produce the results?
Regardless of its dose, it takes about 20- 30 minutes to produce the desired action. Thus, it is recommended to taking Tadalafil 30 minutes to one hour before engaging in sexual intercourse.
How long is it effective?
Tadalafil has the longest half-life of 17.5 hours among all the PDE-5 inhibitors which give it a long-lasting action up to 36 hours. Thus, it is possible to maintain a penile erection for a long duration of time.
How often can I take Tadalafil?
Tadalafil is the medicine which is to be taken as and when needed. It has to be taken only once a day. There must be a gap of 24 hours between two doses.
How does Tadalafil work?
Note that Tadalafil only works if you are sexually aroused. Tadalafil inhibits the action of enzyme PDE-5 on cGMP. This enhances the levels of cGMP inside the penile region. The increased concentration of cGMP causes relaxation of smooth muscles and dilation of the blood vessels inside the penile region. The dilated blood vessels allow more amount of blood to enter into the penile region. The increased blood flow makes the penile organ hard and erect for penetration. This leads to a satisfactory sexual intercourse.
What are the side effects of Tadalafil?
The side effects of the all PDE5 inhibitors, including Tadalafil are similar to one another because all these drugs are similar in chemical composition. The most common side effects of Tadalafil are usually mild and they disappear altogether as the drug eliminates from the body. These side effects include back pain, flushing, headache, indigestion, muscle ache, and a runny or stuffy nose. If you experience such side effects for an extended period of time, seek medical attention immediately.
What are the possible drug interactions?
If you are already taking nitrate drugs for treating chest pain or to control your blood pressure, do not take Tadalafil. Both nitrates and Tadalafil lower blood pressure, and taking the two simultaneously can cause a potentially life-threatening drop in blood pressure. Other drugs that may interact adversely with Tadalafil include antiviral drugs prescribed for the management of HIV, certain anti-hypertensive medications, some oral antifungal drugs, alpha-blockers prescribed for prostate problems, some antibiotics, and certain antidepressants.
Tadalafil is an excellent ED medicine. It is well-tolerated by most of the men. Tadalafil is a popular drug of choice among men due to its long half-life.
